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Built like extravagant tree houses above Petite Anse, the resort’s 67 villas, each with a 302-square-foot infinity pool and outdoor rain shower, have a Creole design style with French colonial and European influences. In fact, the resort’s design was inspired by a Creole village, with the beachside Kannel restaurant and bar, and main pool representing the sociable market place. There were some service kinks in its early weeks (the resort opened in February 2009), including a noticeable lack of Seychellois staff to share insider knowledge. But the secluded powder-sand beach, hilltop spa with wraparound views from the yoga pavilion, and relaxing setting go a long way toward fulfilling guests’ desire to get away from it all.